When Bob Addison picked his son up from school, he didn’t expect a classmate to ask, “Is that your grandpa?” But that wasn’t the only sign life threw at him this week. From cashing his first pension check to turning his music down, Bob shares the moments that made him stop and wonder: is this…
You don’t pick the toy — you pick the chance. Blind boxes are exploding in popularity, with people spending $60 on mystery keychains and resellers flipping them for $200. Ryan O’Donnell breaks down the latest blind box craze, featuring the viral “Labubu” trend, and introduces marketing expert Dr. Eugene Chan to explain the psychology behind…
Toyota has unveiled a game-changing mobility device—and it walks. Literally. Inspired by mountain goats, the “Walk Me” prototype ditches wheels for legs and can climb stairs with ease. Kris Abel explains how this works, what it means for accessibility, and why it’s different from anything Honda’s robotics have done before. Also in this episode: the…
Part 1: Winter Isn’t the Problem — Poor Prep IsHandy Andy Baryer breaks down the most common mistakes that send people to the ER after snowfalls: bad gear, bad technique, and worse planning. Learn what kind of shovel you actually need, why snow pushers are game-changers, and what happens when West Coasters try to tackle…
It shattered expectations — and a bank account. Lorraine Sommerfeld returns with a wild case of a $22,250 sunroof replacement that exposes how modern cars are built for style, not service. From panoramic glass that can’t be repaired to parts that are too specific for the aftermarket, car design has quietly shifted into something deeply…
Six seconds of creativity. No AI. No filters. That’s the pitch behind Devine — a revival of the original Vine concept that once ruled the internet. But in a landscape now dominated by TikTok’s scroll-and-sell culture, does Devine stand a chance? Ryan O’Donnell explains what made Vine special, why it failed, and whether this new…
The F-35 decision is made — so why is Saab still lobbying? Richard Shimooka cuts through the noise and explains why the Swedish Gripen jet can’t compete on cost or capability. With Canada part of the F-35 development consortium, any deviation now would be a costly political move, not a strategic one. Plus: a deeper…
1998 was more than just another year — it was a cultural turning point. With memories of the Spice Girls’ MuchMusic takeover, Toronto’s downtown nightlife, and the low-tech intimacy of Speakers Corner, Ed Conroy returns to trace the energy of a time before digital dominance. Along the way, he reveals howThe Truman Show’s iconic director…
To eat well in Canada, a family of four now needs nearly $17,000 a year. Dr. Sylvain Charlebois breaks down new numbers from the Canadian Food Sentiment Index, showing just how much the grocery landscape has changed. Loyalty is gone, trust is shaky, and couponing is out — shoppers want savings now, or they go…
Part 1 | Richard Crouse – Why 4,000 Iconic Interviews Vanished — And What Remains What happens when a generation’s worth of Hollywood interviews disappears overnight? Richard Crouse shares the bittersweet reality behind losing over 4,000 tapes from his long-running TV show, revealing how decades of entertainment history were wiped away — and what he’s…
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